Planches Contact Festival

Planches Contact: Deauville, land of photography

Since 2010, the Planches Contact Festival has made Deauville a unique place for photographic creation. Born from a simple idea – inviting photographers to offer a contemporary perspective on Deauville and its region – the festival has established itself over fifteen editions as one of the major photography events in France.

A festival founded on artistic residency

Each year, around twenty international photographers, established artists and emerging talents, are invited to Deauville for residencies to conceive, build, and live their projects. The works created are then presented as open-air exhibitions on the famous boardwalks, on the beach and the seafront, as well as in the spaces of Les Franciscaines.

Since its creation, the festival has exhibited 170 artists, produced hundreds of original works, and welcomed tens of thousands of visitors. The open-air photographic trail, free and accessible to all, extends over two months, from October to January.

A rich and varied program

Beyond the exhibitions, Planches Contact offers meetings, workshops, round tables, screenings, auctions, and a photography competition. The festival has been directed since 2019 by the exhibition curator Laura Serani, who has strengthened its artistic ambition and international reach.